
Criminal Investigation
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Criminal Investigation
About this book
Master modern investigative principles and practices using the field-based approach strongly grounded in current research with Hess/Hess Orthmann/Cho/Molan's CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION, 12E. This best-selling text introduces established tools, practices and policies while detailing the latest innovations in investigative technology and science today. The authors clearly demonstrate techniques and practical applications using a captivating, reader-friendly presentation. The latest discussions introduce advancements in DNA evidence, incident review and solvability factors, terrorism and homeland security, electronic data searches, new case law, forensics and physical evidence, use of body cameras, and ethics as well as increasing standards of proof for stop versus search and arrest versus conviction. MindTap digital resources help you refine your skills and strengthen your understanding with video cases, career scenarios, chapter quizzes and interactive labs that explore investigative techniques.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Brief Contents
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- Section 1: Introduction
- Section 2: Basic Investigative Responsibilities
- Section 3: Investigating Violent Crimes
- Section 4: Investigating Crimes against Property
- Section 5: Other Challenges to the Criminal Investigator
- Appendix A: Sudden In-Custody Death: An Investigator's Checklist
- Appendix B: Death Scene Record
- Appendix C: Washington, DC, Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Case Review Solvability Chart
- Appendix D: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Cold Case Solvability Criteria
- Appendix E: Domestic Violence Report Review Checklist
- Appendix F: Law Enforcement Request Letter for Identity Theft Investigations
- Appendix G: Sample Form for Reporting Bias Crime
- Glossary
- Author Index
- Subject Index